The most exciting hotel opening to come to Cambridge in years, The Tamburlaine is set to open in the vibrant, new CB1 development at the station this spring.

Reception

Named after a play by Corpus Christi College fellow, Christopher Marlowe, the 155-room hotel will be the first UK opening from Dublin-based O’Callaghan Hotel Group. CEO, Paul O’Callaghan, says:

"We are incredibly excited to be opening our first hotel in England next year and especially in such a thriving and vibrant city as Cambridge."

Aside from the bedrooms, Tamburlaine will have a dramatic double-height lobby area with feature staircase and library above.

The library

There will also be a 150-cover brasserie-style restaurant, cocktail bar, glass walled wine room, terraces, ornate garden room and a deli/cafe.

In addition, the hotel will have 5 conference rooms next to the library, which itself can be hired for drinks receptions and events, plus a gym.

All communal areas in the hotel have been beautifully designed to have their own identity by Bryan O’Sullivan Studio; based in Shoreditch.

The rooms

The bedrooms

With impressive views across the city, the spacious bedrooms will come in three categories: Freshman (Classic), Don (Executive) and Dean (Suites).

Each has been individually designed with sumptuous King Koil beds from Ireland, dark wooden headboards, colourfully patterned soft furnishings and marble clad bathrooms.

The restaurant

The restaurant will serve an accessible menu of locally sourced, seasonal dishes in an informal environment with pendant light and relaxed leather banquettes.

Cocktail bar

The Garden Room

The horse-shoe shaped cocktail bar will offer a refined list of classic cocktails from their team of mixologists as well as small plates based will offer a refined list of classic cocktails from their team of mixologists as well as small plates based on the restaurant menu.

The garden room, filled with lush foliage and decorated in a Colonial style, will serve afternoon tea, Champagne and cocktails.

The deli

The deli

In contrast, the deli will have a more modern feel with vibrantly tiled floors and neon lighting offering both take-away and eat-in options.

Freshly made salads will be piled high in patterned bowls with breakfast options, sandwiches and locally roasted coffee available for commuters to take away.